What’s New

• Announcing whatislowvision.org
  The Vision Council has launched a standalone website, whatislowvision.org, dedicated to educating consumers about low vision and low vision solutions. The site was created to serve as an online resource for people with vision impairment due to various eye conditions often associated with aging. Visit whatislowvision.org now.

• The Big Picture: Eye Protection is Always in Season, the 2013 UV REPORT from The Vision Council
  This report uses data from a 2013 VisionWatch study in addition to observational data gathered from everyday consumers. These studies show that although consumers know they should be protecting their eyes and vision from the sun's UV rays, they are often not taking the steps to do so. You can access the report, The Big Picture: Eye Protection is Always in Season here.

• Spring 2013 Eyewear and Sunglasses Trends
  The spring 2013 eyewear trends are here! Go to eyecessorize.com to view this season's must-have frames and learn more about the hottest trends for men and women.

• New Report on Digital Eye Strain
  The Vision Council has released a new report on Digital Eye Strain. Learn more about it, including causes, symptoms, and prevention methods by reading the report, Screens, Phones, Tablets and More: Keeping Your Eyes Safe in a Digital Age.

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• This lens guide can help you and your eye care professional select the best lenses for your lifestyle.

• Live From the Couch
  Want to learn more about spring sunwear trends? Watch this "Live From the Couch" segment featuring Jenn Falik, spokesperson for The Vision Council's Eyecessorize campaign, to get the inside scoop on trends, face fitting tips, UV protection, and more.

• Every day, approximately 2,000 U.S. workers receive some form of medical treatment for eye injuries related to or sustained at work. The Vision Council has issued a new report, Eye Safety At-a-Glance: Protecting Your Vision at Work (PDF, 337 KB), which examines the impact of vision problems in the workplace.

• Want to prevent or slow vision loss? The best way to accomplish this is with early detection through regular eye exams. Check out these warning signs of eye problems and vision problems in adults and children.